Dr. Edward Kwak

Celebrities Often Influence New York Facial Plastic Surgery Choices

It is human to want to emulate people you admire. In America, celebrities, particularly movie and television stars, are held up as examples of physical perfection and frequently influence New York facial plastic surgery requests. It seems as though every newly popular television show or hot young actress or international celebrity engenders its share of … Continue reading Celebrities Often Influence New York Facial Plastic Surgery Choices →

NY Facial Plastic Surgery Is the New Way to ‘Dress for Success’

One of the first maxims of business is “dress for success.” In the business world, you have to look the job to get the job. Show up for a job interview dressed like a dock worker, and you’ll be offered a job as a dock worker. Show up in a good-looking suit and tie and … Continue reading NY Facial Plastic Surgery Is the New Way to ‘Dress for Success’ →

Popularity of Ethnic Plastic Surgery Is Growing

Since its founding, America has taken pride in its reputation as the world’s melting pot. For centuries, people from diverse ethnic groups and diverse cultures around the globe have immigrated to the U.S., each different group adding its unique spice to the American stew. Until fairly recently, newcomers to America strove to blend in, as … Continue reading Popularity of Ethnic Plastic Surgery Is Growing →

Asian Cosmetic Surgery Requires Expert Technique

America is described as a melting pot, but the individual characteristics of the many ethnic cultures that feed the pot are different and unique and present unique challenges in the field of facial plastic surgery. To successfully assist his Asian patients, it is critical that a Manhattan facial plastic surgeon have a thorough understanding of … Continue reading Asian Cosmetic Surgery Requires Expert Technique →

Why Cameron Diaz Underwent Rhinoplasty

People give numerous reasons for having a nose job, but the two primary reasons for undergoing rhinoplasty are to improve appearance or improve breathing. Representing different ends of the spectrum, actresses Jennifer Gray and Cameron Diaz are two of the few celebrities that have gone public with their nose jobs. As we noted in our … Continue reading Why Cameron Diaz Underwent Rhinoplasty →

Two Celebrities, Two Noses, Two Nose Jobs

When your face is your meal ticket, your nose can be a help or a hindrance. Rhinoplasty is a common facial plastic surgery procedure in Hollywood. The lists of stars that have undergone nose jobs are as varied as the online entertainment outlets that publish such lists. There aren’t many stars who advertise their cosmetic … Continue reading Two Celebrities, Two Noses, Two Nose Jobs →

Plastic Surgery May Be Nature’s Secret Weapon in Survival of Species

In his book, Beauty Pays: Why Attractive People Are More Successful (see our previous post), University of Texas economist Daniel Hamermesh argues that beauty gives people a leg up the economic ladder. Hamermesh hangs a $230,000 price tag on beauty, claiming that’s how much more an attractive person can expect to make over his or … Continue reading Plastic Surgery May Be Nature’s Secret Weapon in Survival of Species →

NY Plastic Surgery: Good Looks Pay Business Dividends

It’s that dirty little secret that everyone “knows” is true but no one wants to admit.Good looking people get preferential treatment in the business world. In this era of political correctness, you won’t find anyone who will admit that a pretty face or handsome mug gives you an edge when applying for a job or … Continue reading NY Plastic Surgery: Good Looks Pay Business Dividends →

Are You a Candidate for Revision Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is the second most-popular cosmetic surgery procedure for U.S. men and among the top 10 plastic surgery procedures requested by women. Overall, rhinoplasty came in 6th in the national ranking of most popular cosmetic procedures in the U.S., according to statistics compiled by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Unfortunately, many of the … Continue reading Are You a Candidate for Revision Rhinoplasty? →

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Celebrities Often Influence New York Facial Plastic Surgery Choices

NY Facial Plastic Surgery Is the New Way to ‘Dress for Success’

Popularity of Ethnic Plastic Surgery Is Growing

Asian Cosmetic Surgery Requires Expert Technique

Why Cameron Diaz Underwent Rhinoplasty

Two Celebrities, Two Noses, Two Nose Jobs

Plastic Surgery May Be Nature’s Secret Weapon in Survival of Species

NY Plastic Surgery: Good Looks Pay Business Dividends

More Questions to Ask When Choosing a NY Facial Plastic Surgeon

Are You a Candidate for Revision Rhinoplasty?